Certificate in Photography

About this course

This course will cover techniques, equipment and materials relating to film and digital photography. The specialist units covered in this program will begin to prepare you with skills required to develop careers within the photography and related industries, as well as provide a pathway into Higher Education to further your studies.

Black and white film processing and printing and digital colour using CAD for printing and presentation will be explored during this course within a variety of specialist units.

What you will learn

This course comprises of two specialist units which will be chosen from the following units, and must be successfully completed to achieve the whole qualification.

Studio photography

Studio techniques

Darkroom practices

Darkroom applications

Freelance work

Location techniques

Digital imaging

Experimental techniques

Specialist contextual investigation

Location photography

Image manipulation computer applications

Commercial laboratory operations

Desktop publishing computer applications

Specialist location photography

Specialist Studio Photography

Learning style

Classes take place in specially designed photography studios and involve a range of activities including group and individual work. You will be encouraged to build on your strengths and develop further in areas for improvement. There is an overarching priority to build confidence and enable you to develop your own creative style.

Facilities

Large and fully equipped photography studio with industry standard equipment